Brunch with Battutah
Crocuses with snow
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 21 March 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Only a few days ago, these crocuses were open and attracting bees. Yesterday, they attracted a snowfall. An unusual first day of Spring.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
nice contrast betweenn the flowers colors and the snow. The composition is interesting. I like this shot a lot.
21 Mar 2008 5:49am
@Calusarus: Thank you, Calusarus. I appreciate that.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
The angles of the flowers and the leaves give it a very strong look. And what colour.
21 Mar 2008 5:56am
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you very much, Michael.
@februaryish: Thanks so much. I appreciate that.
Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom
A great spring shot, new life breaking through the snow. A nice slice of optimism.
21 Mar 2008 6:49am
@Rhys: Thanks you, Rhys. That's a happy interpretation.
chris chisu from Seattle, United States
This is really beautiful.
Who is Battutah by the way?...lol
21 Mar 2008 7:18am
@chris chisu: Thanks, Chris. Shams Ibn Battutah was a well-known (in the Arab world) Moroccan traveler from the 14th century who wrote a fabulous book about his travels.
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
So beautiful. The colors are very rich and so full of promise. Love the drops on the one flower.
21 Mar 2008 7:25am
@GJC: Thank you so much, GJC.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
The contrast between the crisp white snow, the green leaves and the deep purple of the crocus is beautiful. I find it amazing that this delicate little flower can withstand such cold weather. Wonderful Michael.
21 Mar 2008 7:56am
@MaryB: Yes, they are very hardy. Thank you, Mary.
dpm from Malé, Maldives
man this is perfect, love everything from composition, details, colors...
this is just AWESOME
21 Mar 2008 8:11am
@dpm: That's a generous comment. thank you, dpm.
@Lorraine: What a lovely comment. Thank you, Lorraine.
TILALA from bordeaux, France
La terre ne tourne plus rond. Elle est si belle pourtant!
21 Mar 2008 8:38am
@TILALA: Merci, Marie.
Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan
A lovely sharp shot from ground level. Compacts are made for this!
21 Mar 2008 8:44am
@Scotfot: I agree. Many thanks, Phil.
@givethemhell: Perhaps you have a similar wonderland. Thank you, Eva.
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Love these flowers and you have captured it so well
21 Mar 2008 9:10am
@Peter Miller: Thank you so much, Peter.
@Paola Veneziani: Thank you, Paola.
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Quebec, Canada
Well done, the color, the composition, the little water droplets, bravo!
21 Mar 2008 10:27am
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you for the uplifting comment, Wolfgang.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Excellent crocus shot, Michael! Love the dark violet against the snow. Excellent.
21 Mar 2008 10:58am
@Betty: Many thanks, Betty.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
An unusual first day of Spring…but so beautifully captured and remembered here. Beautiful composition, Michael! Thanks for starting my day with such beauty!
21 Mar 2008 11:30am
@Ron: And thank you for such an uplifting comment, Ron.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Heavy hail showers here... but a look at your beautiful photo tells me that winter's almost over!
21 Mar 2008 12:37pm
@MadScientist: I agree. Thank you, MS.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Wonderfully captured with the few drops of water on the petals! Well, it's not unusual to have "the snow of the lambs"! March is after all a very whimsical month! We had rain the last two days and today very strong, cold winds! But...tomorrow spring will be back.....with a vengeance! By Sunday we might see the first cherry blossoms! So....life is beautiful!
21 Mar 2008 3:10pm
@Japanalia: Now that really is a positive comment. Thank you, Gabriela.
Peter from Antwerp, Belgium
Great sharpness and depth of field. Very beautiful shot!
21 Mar 2008 3:17pm
@Peter: Thank you, Peter.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Les caprices du temps et ce retour au froid et à la neige font se refermer les pauvres crocus le jour même du printemps, alors qu'il en est le symbole même. Mais cela a au moins l'avantage de t'avoir permis de réaliser une fort jolie photo, à toute chose un coté positif !!
21 Mar 2008 4:12pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci de l'excellent commentaire, Evelyne.
dillonpic from United States
Nice shot. i like how the dew drops are sharp in focus, good use of bokeh
21 Mar 2008 4:13pm
@dillonpic: Thank very much for the excellent comment.
Elisa from Massachusetts, United States
great capture!! hopefully the last snowfall of the "last" winter :)
21 Mar 2008 4:15pm
@Elisa: Perhaps. Actually I like the snow. Thank you, Elisa.
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis. I appreciate that.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
This is just stunning! Great colors and contrast, also love the drops, the detail is amazing, well done
21 Mar 2008 4:50pm
@Ina: Thank you, Ina, for the great comment.
Twelvebit from Victoria, United States
Another lovely flower shot. Even with all the flower shots that get posted, a really good one like this stands out.
21 Mar 2008 4:57pm
@Twelvebit: Now that is an uplifting comment. Thank you, 12bit.
@amy: Many thanks, Amy.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Wonderful capture Michael. We are expecting snow for this weekend here!
21 Mar 2008 8:50pm
@standley: It must be in many places in Europe. thank you, Standley.
@Will: Thank you, Will.
MJ from Delaware, United States
wonderful compositin... the white, purple and the greens....
21 Mar 2008 10:51pm
@MJ: Many thanks, MJ.
Ken from Cebu City, Philippines
Great composition, Michael. And the flower looks very sharp.. I also have a weak spot for dews, it's wonderful to see some in this photo.
22 Mar 2008 2:18am
@Ken: I agree. Droplets are attractive. thanks, Ken.
pLusOne from Cheonan, South Korea
Beautiful flower in the snowy day. I like the detail and colour.
22 Mar 2008 2:42am
@pLusOne: Thank you, P1.
Photographs by M.E. from Encino, United States
simply beautiful - both your work and the flower!
22 Mar 2008 5:25pm
@Photographs by M.E.: Many thanks, M.E.
Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary
Nice focus and colours!
I like this type of purple and the snow is good too!
23 Mar 2008 10:25am
@Porcsin: Thank you so much.
@Illuci: Thank you so much.
@Lynne: Thank you, Lynne.
Pentax Optio A30
1/640 second
F/3.1
ISO 64
46 mm (35mm equiv.)